Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

An obstacle 5k at Priory Park, Bedford on 25 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, it uses staggered wave starts, has basic on site facilities and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

A self-navigation trail in Hatfield Peverel offering 13, 7 and 4 mile routes with no markings or marshalls, a supplied narrative, on-course drinks for the 13 miler and a post-race ploughmans lunch included.

Day 5 of the Great Barrow Challenge at Suffolk Running Centre features the Dalham Kiln half route with multiple distance options, parking, a base camp water station and daily medals.

A lapped 5.3 km course around Old Warden on Saturday 01 August 2026, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour time limit and a flexible one hour start window. Entry includes a paid medal option or a lower-cost no-medal choice; places..

Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.

A relaxed trail event with a 5 km run through Rougham sunflower fields, followed by bagels, drinks and DJ music in the field.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

Point to point trail ultrarun along the Stour Valley Path with 100 km and 50 km options, UTMB Index points, mostly off road and published time limits.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 Aug 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass and tracks, with proceeds to Farleigh Hospice.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.

A measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park, Race 4 of the seven-event Crown to Crown 2026 series hosted by Pitsea Running Club.

A guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills finishing with a brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery, including a drink and on‑site pizza options.

Special-edition Rat Race obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and teen options, and additional on-site activities. Proceeds support Project Jungle rainforest conservation.

A 22 mile guided trail run from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk Coast. The route follows the Paston Way and passes places linked to the Paston family; organiser ESCAPE trails lists the price as £28.

A trail event at the Black Bull near Chelmsford on 16 Aug 2026 offering a 15 mile trail run and a 15 km social hike. The British Heart Foundation is the charity partner and finishers receive a medal and a free drink.

An evening trail race of **10 km** on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

Trail races of 5km and 10km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station supporting Keeping Abreast charity, with medals for finishers, refreshments, and parking where proceeds are donated.